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Behr Dangerously Elegant

S540-6 · #616B89 · LRV 14.9

Compare with other brands: PPG Grape Haze is a 99% match

Dangerously Elegant (S540-6) is a dark blue from Behr with no strong undertone. Its LRV is about 14.9 (dark): it absorbs more light than it reflects. best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry. The closest match in another brand is PPG Grape Haze (99% match).

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LRV

14.9 · Dark

Undertone

None (neutral)

Temperature

Cool

Code

S540-6

HEX

#616B89

RGB

97, 107, 137

HSL

225°, 17%, 46%

Family

Blues

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Dangerously Elegant FAQ

What undertone does Dangerously Elegant have?

Dangerously Elegant has no strong undertone: it reads as a dark blue. Its color temperature is cool. This is estimated from the digital color values; north-facing light pulls undertones cooler and warm bulbs pull them warmer, so check a real sample on your wall.

What is the LRV of Dangerously Elegant?

Dangerously Elegant has an LRV (Light Reflectance Value) of about 14.9 on a 0–100 scale, which is dark. It absorbs more light than it reflects. Best in well-lit rooms, on accent walls, or on cabinetry.

What is the closest match to Dangerously Elegant in other brands?

PPG: Grape Haze (PPG1168-6), 99%; Glidden: Grape Haze (PPG1168-6), 99%; Valspar: Shadow Mountain (8003-48E), 96%; Benjamin Moore: Blue Heron (CC-840), 95%; Dunn-Edwards: Champion Blue (DE5915), 95%; Sherwin-Williams: Luxe Blue (SW 6537), 91%; HGTV Home by Sherwin-Williams: Mesmerize (HGSW6544), 89%; Farrow & Ball: Wine Dark (No. 308), 84%. Matches are estimated from digital color values and are not official conversions; always compare a real sample of both.

What is the HEX code of Dangerously Elegant?

The HEX code of Dangerously Elegant (S540-6) is #616B89, RGB 97, 107, 137. Use it for digital mockups; painted color will vary with light and sheen.